Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport for Sale nearPerry, IA

How much does the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport cost in today's market?

Used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's current nationwide average price is $10,446, and over the past year that average reached a low of $10,446. Recently, prices have come down for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport a good car?

Yes — the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport earns strong marks from owners across the lineup. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Santa Fe Sport for its comfortable interior, roomy cargo area, smooth driving feel, and useful features. Reviewers also highlight its value, safety, and available turbocharged performance, along with the practical, easy-to-live-with character that shows up across multiple years.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert and owner feedback center on higher cabin noise, fuel economy, and some features that shoppers may wish were included. 31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Hyundai Santa Fe Sport models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to comfort, value, and a reassuring driving experience as strengths of the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. The model also earns praise for its practical cabin, useful cargo space, and overall everyday livability.

• Owners rate the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport between 3.9 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you verify maintenance history and choose a well-kept example.

What should I look for when buying a used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

Across all model years, at 61.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, dynamic headlights, and a multi-view camera system
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen display with Android Auto smartphone projection capability
• Fuel efficiency: 21.5 mpg

Which Hyundai Santa Fe Sport trim should I buy?

The 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers these trims:

• Santa Fe Sport: the base 2-row, 5-passenger version with a 185-horsepower, 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine; a practical choice for shoppers who want the core Santa Fe Sport formula
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T: the turbocharged upgrade with 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, plus a 6-speed automatic transmission and available all-wheel drive; the best-value trim for buyers who want stronger acceleration
• Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Ultimate: the loaded version with nearly all options, including the 8-inch touchscreen, Android Auto, Infinity Surround Sound audio, and the full set of driver-assistance and safety technologies

What Hyundai Santa Fe Sport do most buyers choose?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport years with the most listings are 2017, 2018, and 2016.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on trim, mileage, and condition, which makes it easier to compare listings and find a price that fits your budget.

What is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which creates a favorable setup for used shoppers. The double-digit drops on most years point to meaningful savings compared with a year ago, while the newest model years have declined by a smaller amount. The 2018, 2017, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport safe?

• 2017: 10/10

The Santa Fe Sport's 2017 safety content includes a driver-assistance and collision-avoidance suite with forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, automatic high-beam headlights, dynamic headlights, and a multi-view camera system.

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Hyundai Santa Fe Sport now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −10.17% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −12.07%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 32% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 31.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $11,054. The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport offers a comfortable cabin, roomy cargo space, and an easygoing everyday character that makes it a practical used SUV choice.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport compare to the 2017 Kia Sorento?

Our experts score the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 8.5/10 and the 2017 Kia Sorento 9.3/10. The two SUVs are closely matched on price, engine output, and city fuel economy, but the Sorento edges ahead on highway mpg and expert score. The Santa Fe Sport brings slightly more used listings and a slightly higher share of good and great deals, while the Sorento has a lower average used price.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.